ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY
A committee run pre-school providing care and education for 26 children per session aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months. Set in a rural village, committed to providing a safe and secure provision where children learn through play. We provide for all children irrespective of their abilities and development, following statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage as part of our curriculum
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £39,973 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £73,351. The trustees report that these reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, ensuring the charity can continue activities even if funding drops. The going concern basis is adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Lorraine Donnellychair
- Ellie Tutty
- Shirley Ellis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £171k | £131k |
| 31/08/2024 | £135k | £137k |
| 31/08/2023 | £123k | £121k |
| 31/08/2022 | £103k | £111k |
| 31/08/2021 | £118k | £116k |
Common questions
Is ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £39,973 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £73,351. The trustees report that these reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, ensuring the charity can continue activities even if funding drops. The going concern basis is adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY | £171k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMBSAY WITH EASTBY PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Lyminge Pre School | £273k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Horsford & St Faiths Pre-School | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST LEONARDS PRE - SCHOOL | £260k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |